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Max. Strength Acne Medication - 1oz - up&up™

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$3.69 when purchased online
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About this item

Highlights

  • Compare to Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10
  • Maximum strength acne treatment gel helps you achieve clear skin
  • Gel formula contains 10% benzoyl peroxide to treat acne and prevent future breakouts
  • Daily treatment deeply penetrates pores to reduce the severity of blemishes
  • Provides you with continuous acne control

Description

Help your skin look its absolute best with the help of this Maximum Strength Acne Medication from up&up™. This medicated gel treatment contains 10% benzoyl peroxide to help treat acne and prevent future breakouts. It's a daily treatment that deeply penetrates pores to reduce the severity of acne blemishes — giving you the confidence you need to take on any day feeling your best. Simply apply at night before bed or in the morning before you put on your makeup to help your skin look and feel great.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Scent: Unscented
Health Facts: Contains Benzoyl Peroxide
Product Warning: Keep out of reach of children, eye irritant
Product Form: Gel
Sustainability Claims: Not Tested on Animals
Beauty Purpose: Anti-Acne
Recommended Skin Type: Acne-Prone
Net weight: 1 Ounces
Features: Dermatologist Tested
TCIN: 13970586
UPC: 071661824052
Item Number (DPCI): 037-12-1605
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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Active ingredients

benzoyl peroxide 10.0%

Purpose

Acne Medication

Uses

Uses for the treatment of acne

Directions

Directions Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day If going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.

Other information

Other information Store at 20°C - 25°C (68°F - 77°F).

Inactive ingredients

carbomer, disodium edta, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, laureth-4, sodium hydroxide, water

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.18 inches length x 4.69 inches width x 3.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.095 pounds

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 365 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Q: Does this product bleach my clothing

submitted by Emma m - 5 months ago
  • A: Benzoyl Peroxide can bleach clothing and fabrics.

    submitted byHate cleaning - 4 months ago
  • A: Hello Emma m - We appreciate your interest in this Max. Strength Acne Medication - 1oz - up&up™. It is used to treat acne and is not suggested to use on cloths. Hope this helps! - Monica

    submitted byMonica - 5 months ago
    Target staff support

Q: Will this stain fabric?

submitted by Ana - 6 years ago
  • A: Would think so. I have used another brand and it does.

    submitted byRuninmn - 6 years ago
  • A: Yes it does! I use an old pillowcase whenever I apply it to my face.

    submitted byrosie11 - 5 years ago

Q: Is this antibacterial?

submitted by Kailynn H - 2 months ago
  • A: Hello Kailynn H - Thank you for taking an interest in this product.This product contains 10% benzoyl peroxide that reduces bacteria on the skin. Hope this helps! Happy Shopping - Amy

    submitted byAmy - 2 months ago
    Target staff support

Q: Hello, My skin is oily. As of now I am breaking out and due to which I am having lots of acne scars. Can I use it all over my face or only on blemishes? Can I keep it overnight?

submitted by Ro - 6 months ago
  • A: Hello Ro - We appreciate your interest in this item. You can apply to your face simply at night before bed or in the morning before you put on your makeup to help your skin look and feel great. Hope this helps. - Kevin

    submitted byKevin - 6 months ago
    Target staff support

Q: Can you put makeup on top of the product or no?

submitted by yeaaaa - 8 months ago
  • A: Hello - Appreciate your interest on this item. This is a daily treatment gel based cream. You can put makeup on this product. I hope this information helps. - Nimra

    submitted byNimra - 8 months ago
    Target staff support

Q: Can this product be used for short-contact therapy (leave on for a few minutes and then wash it off)?

submitted by Dee - 1 year ago
  • A: Hi Dee - Thank you for your interest in this Max. Strength Acne Medication. A thin layer is to be applied on clean skin one to three times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin can occur, it is recommended to start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. Please note, if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day. If going out in the sun, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products. I hope this helps. - Emma

    submitted byEmma - 1 year ago
    Target staff support

Q: does it actually work?

submitted by bella - 2 years ago
  • A: Hello - Thank you for inquiring about this Max Strength Acne Medication from Up & Up™. It looks like many guests are reviewing this product after successfully managing their acne with it. If you aren't 100% satisfied you can return it within 365 days. Happy shopping! - Joe

    submitted byJoe - 2 years ago
    Target staff support

Q: Does the tube not come with a seal? I just opened a new box and did not see any seals on the tube or under the cap. Just wondering if that was normal.

submitted by WhyWhyWhy - 2 years ago
  • A: Hi WhyWhyWhy - Thank you for reaching out! This item does not come with a seal. I hope this information helps! - Cedria

    submitted byCedria - 2 years ago
    Target staff support

Q: Can I still use products my dermatologist gave me and my normal Cerave cleanser as long as I have a moisturizer so it doesn't dry my face out or cause irritation?

submitted by nala - 3 years ago
  • A: Hello Nala - That's a good question. Please keep in mind that we are not physicians and we advise you to contact your dermatologist first before purchasing this product. Thank you for reaching out to us about this safety inquiry and have a good day. - David

    submitted byTarget Team Member - 3 years ago
    Target staff support

Q: hi, is this product vegan?

submitted by Hannah - 3 years ago
  • A: Hello Hannah - Thank you for your question. No, this is not a vegan product. Thanks.- Marc

    submitted byPetCaveBed - 3 years ago
    Target staff support

Best Acne Treatments Collection

About the collection
Create a skin-care regimen for acne-prone skin and find your best cleanser with our Best Acne Treatments Collection. This assortment contains everything you need to treat acne-prone skin and prevent breakouts, including deep-pore cleansing nose strips, face masks and benzoyl-peroxide acne medication. It also features the best face wash for acne, such as oil-free acne cleanser, facial scrub and cleansing balm, which work to dissolve makeup, dirt and oil without stripping moisture from your skin
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Summary of reviews

This acne treatment product has received mixed reviews. Many guests found it effective in quickly drying out and reducing pimples, making it a valuable addition to their skincare routine. However, some guests experienced significant skin irritation, dryness, and allergic reactions. It is recommended to use it cautiously, especially for those with sensitive skin, and to follow up with a good moisturizer.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.4 out of 5 stars with 1936 reviews
    effectiveness: 4.22 out of 5
    quality: 4.12 out of 5
    value: 4.34 out of 5
    80% would recommend
    450 recommendations

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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Avaughn - 6 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Put this on at night and the next morning I woke up to my entire face being swollen, especially my eyes. I didn't even apply it to my eyes or nearby! It also burnt my face!
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    BURNS FACE!!

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Julia k - 9 days ago
    I used this only as a spot treatment for a pimple on my lip and woke up the next day with the entire bottom half of my face red, peeling, and extremely itching. It's been a few days and the rash is still there. I can't wash my face or even put on moisturizer without it burning
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?

    Must have

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Favorite Lotion - 16 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Love this product, it stops acne from turning into white heads very quickly. Must have! I only wish I knew about it sooner. Amazing quality for the price.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    love this crap sm

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    YO MAMA - 17 days ago
    I love this and the new packaging is just adorable. I literally swear by this stuff and it doesn’t give me any allergic reactions. I know there’s some mixed reviews obviously everyone has different skin, but it works really great. Once again this new packaging is just lovely. The cap goes on so much smoother and it’s just really cute colors too.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Great product!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Claire2112 - 19 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Very helpful with pimple reduction and overall redness! Great price point and love the texture it’s almost like a water cream
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    anonymous - 20 days ago
    After a few uses I noticed a difference this is great for the price and the quality. I love how smooth it goes on when applying .
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    super good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    vivian - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This has been my go to for acne flare ups since middle school. Great for huge random pimples, they usually shrink dramatically overnight.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    A must have

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Momof5 - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    A holy grail for me!
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?

    Great for Acne!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Haley - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I randomly started to struggle with HORRIBLE acne in May 2023. I figured it was due to just having bad skin. I later found out it was due to getting off of birth control. As I broke out more, I knew I needed a better solution! After doing research, I decided to go with this cream, as it is the most affordable. The photos with the pink shirt are a before session. That’s what why skin use to look like. The photos with the gray shirt are from after using the treatment for a little while. I feel like my skin is healing super well and that I do not get nearly as many breakouts as I once had. I highly recommend this! My skincare includes the following - CeraVe Acne Facewash - Blue bottle Tower 28 SOS Spray The Ordinary Niacinamide Serum The acne cream I’m leaving a review for and lastly Tower 28 moisturizer.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Works

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    TexGal - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I keep this in hand. I have rosacea and occasionally get white heads around my nose and chin. I also get spots on my beck and upper chest . This works well. I use it sparingly otherwise it can dry my already dry skin out.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Does nothing

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    AC - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I really don’t see much difference with this. Sometimes it actually seems to irritate my blemishes and make them worse. I’ve had luck with Differin in the past, so maybe it’s just that this generic brand is a bad formula.
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    Speeds up the process

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    A - 2 months ago
    SPOT treatment. Use a Q tip to apply on the pimple ONLY. Results over night. It can make your skin weird that’s why you make sure you’re precise when applying.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    It's amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Elizabeth - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    You’re definitely want to rub this product on damp skin, or mix it with another product you like or some oil because it dries white on darker skin and makes your skin dry. But other than that it is AMAZING! I literally seen a different in a day I’m not even lying!!
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    AMAZING

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    icon - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I LOVED THIS PRODUCT!!! It cleared up my acne in only a few days! I will definitely be re purchasing this!
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Great for cystic acne

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Pat - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I got adult cystic acne in my mid 20s, and had to get multiple cysts removed but my skin was the worst its ever been as an adult. I tried many different products from brands like cerave and cetaphil and nothing helped, it was not getting better. Someone suggested I add this to my skincare routine and within a week my skin looked the best it had in 6 months. Now my skin is actually clear, I can’t believe it. This earned its spot as something I will always have handy for spot treatment. Often if I see any kind of pimple coming in I use this on it immediately and the redness goes away, with no pimple ever coming out. Potentially the best thing Target sells. I cannot recommend enough
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Grest staple for skin rashes

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Bre - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Great for acne , cold sores and other skin rashes .
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Amazing product

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Fran - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This cream works magic on my breakout!
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    My new lifesaver

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Desirea - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Absolutely FIRE! I’ve been dealing with fungal and hormonal acne for months. I love that it’s a gel formula because it doesn’t add to the fungal/oily nature of my skin. This is my go to treatment to get the random pimples that pop up. I can get them to go away over night or within 2 days. I do experience some dryness if I use an AHA/BHA serum or overuse the product.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Life saver

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Marissa - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This is the only cream that’s ever been able to clear my skin up—been using now for a few years
    value: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    Great for acne

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    M - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Best benzoyl peroxide I’ve found, over the counter, for the price and potency. It will bleach your linens but that’s true for all benzoyls.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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